1. www.perryinitiative.org Find-a-Mentor Program How to Find and Develop Career Mentors

2. www.perryinitiative.org Find-a-Mentor Program Complete a Perry Outreach Program Apply online to Find-a-Mentor Program Matched with a mentor in your area of interest, e.g., engineering, medicine, etc. Now What?

3. www.perryinitiative.org Working with a Mentor Advice on classes and college majors? 1. Think about what you want out of a mentor. Learn more about their jobs? Develop a list of questions for your mentor in advance of your first meeting.

4. www.perryinitiative.org Working with a Mentor Mentoring relationships take time to form. 2. Start slowly. Start with brief phone or in-person meetings and build to job shadowing and hands-on experiences. Be reasonable in your expectations. Your mentor may have a very busy “day job”

5. www.perryinitiative.org Working with a Mentor Use your mentor’s preferred means of communication, e.g., email or phone 3. Communicate effectively & professionally. Be brief in requesting a meeting and leave detailed conversations for in-person meetings Keep the conversation on your educational and career goals.

6. www.perryinitiative.org Working with a Mentor A good mentor is always there for you, but you need to be the driving force in the relationship. 4. Follow through! Keep your mentor informed of changes in your academic or career trajectory. Show up for all scheduled meetings & respond to written inquiries.

7. www.perryinitiative.org Working with a Mentor Send a brief “thank you” note or email after meetings. 5. Thank your mentor. “Pay It Forward” by mentoring others...that’s what your mentor is doing!